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Psychotherapist

Jessica Baum, LMHC, CAP

Jessica Baum is the owner and founder of Relationship Institute of Palm Beach. She has an undergraduate degree from Fordham University, and holds a master’s degree in mental health counseling from South University. As a certified addiction specialist, her focus is chemical abuse and dependency, co-dependency, and anxiety. Jessica is also a cerifited Imago Therapist. Using the Imago approach, Jessica helps treat family systems and couples issues with an extensive knowledge on relationships. Jessica also uses this approach in family programs she runs for treatment centers. She also has extensive training in psychodrama and experiential therapy. She is also skilled in cognitive therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. She is trained in EMDR therapy and Post Induction Therapy and has done a copious amount of work with trauma.

Jessica’s own personal core belief is centered around the importance of connection. Connection and understanding of ourselves, as well as how that relates to how we connect in the world. She believes that the crux of most personal struggles can be attributed to a lack of true understanding and personal connection. It is that disconnect in the world which ultimately leads to pain. Jessica founded Relationship Institute of Palm Beach on the premise to help heal, foster happiness, and restore hope in the individuals and families she works with.

Deborah Beriro, LMHC

Deborah Beriro is a native Palm Beach resident who received a Bachelor of Arts degree from American University in Washington, DC, with a double major in International Studies and Art History. She has a Master of Science Degree in Applied Psychology and Mental Health Counseling from Lynn University in Boca Raton FL. Deborah has extensive knowledge of, and has worked with clients with, substance abuse issues for many years. She is highly skilled at working with co-morbid and co-occurring disorders that often accompany, are exacerbated by or are masked by substance abuse issues. Using an eclectic approach, Deborah uses DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy), Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness approaches to help clients find relief from Depression, Anxiety (general, social, situational, etc.) and OCD, amongst others.

Deborah is also skilled in helping recently divorced parent(s) co-parent in healthy ways which in turn will create a healthy and optimal environment to raise happy and well-adjusted children. When working with substance abuse issues, she helps families correct or avoid the co-dependent behavior that can be so detrimental to the family and deadly for the addicted family member. Deborah also works with clients that are struggling in relationship, transition, and spiritual issues. She looks at the big picture when addressing clinical issues and is able to help by often thinking out of the box with her treatment approach. Deborah is fluent in Spanish, French and English.